Request a New Email Provider
Suggest new providers and vote on priorities. Community-driven roadmap.
How It Works
Submit a request. Community votes. High-priority requests get implemented first.
Submit a request. Community votes. High-priority requests get implemented first.
Submission Methods
- 📧 Email: email-providers@bizfirst.com
- 🐙 GitHub: github.com/BizFirstFi/EmailSystem/issues
- 💬 Discussions: github.com/BizFirstFi/EmailSystem/discussions
Request Form Template
PROVIDER REQUEST FORM
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1. PROVIDER INFORMATION
Provider Name: ________________
Website: ________________
API Type: (REST / SMTP / SDK) ________________
2. USE CASE
Why do you need this provider?
_________________________________
_________________________________
Current provider: ________________
Pain points: _________________________________
3. PROVIDER DETAILS
Pricing: (Free / Freemium / Paid) ________________
Cost estimate: $__________/month
Features offered:
☐ REST API
☐ SMTP support
☐ Webhooks
☐ Templates
☐ Analytics
☐ OAuth2
☐ Other: __________
4. YOUR INFORMATION
Name: __________
Email: __________
Company: __________
Team size: __________
Would you help with:
☐ Testing
☐ Code contribution
☐ Documentation
☐ Just voting
5. ADDITIONAL NOTES
__________________________________________
__________________________________________Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | Weight | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Demand | High | 1 req=low, 5+=medium, 10+=high |
| Use Case Specificity | High | Generic=low, specific=high |
| Implementation Effort | Medium | Simple REST=easy, custom=hard |
| Market Share | Medium | Leader > unknown |
| Community Help | Low | Willing to contribute=bonus |
Timeline After Submission
- Day 1: Request logged in backlog
- Days 3-5: Team review and evaluation
- Week 2: Discussion with requester (if needed)
- Week 3: Added to roadmap (if approved)
- Months 1-3: Implementation and testing
- Month 3+: Released and documented
Current Vote Tally
- SendGrid — 12 votes ✅ Q2 2026
- Mailgun — 8 votes ✅ Q2 2026
- Microsoft Graph API — 7 votes → Q3 2026
- Braze — 5 votes
- HubSpot — 5 votes
FAQ
Can I implement my own provider instead of waiting?
Yes! See Bring Your Own Provider. Submit a PR and we'll review for inclusion.
How long does implementation take?
Typically 4-8 weeks depending on API complexity.
Do you accept sponsored implementations?
Yes! Contact partnerships@bizfirst.com for commercial arrangements.
What if my provider isn't on the roadmap?
Submit a request! If there's sufficient demand, it gets prioritized.
What if a provider shuts down?
We keep the dispatcher code but mark as deprecated. You can switch to another provider without code changes.
Next Steps
- 📧 Email your request to: email-providers@bizfirst.com
- 🐙 Or open an issue on GitHub
- ⭐ Vote for existing requests
- 🛠️ Or build it yourself!
Thank you for helping shape the future of BizFirst Email System!
Your feedback drives development priorities and helps us build features that matter.